Get to Know The Clix Team

What’s your background?
8+ years of digital marketing experience, especially related to operational development and management across all business functions (i.e. service, team management, sales, etc.). Small business owner and leader.

Whats your background?
Right out of school I sold Insurance to churches. From there, I sold yellow pages and online advertising for 10 years at AT&T/YP. In 2015 I found my home at Clix.

What do you like about working at Clix?
The people and the tremendous value add we are to our clients. I love the dynamic atmosphere and the constant push to improve and better ourselves and our offerings.

What are the values that drive you?
To be honest and have integrity when engaging with both clients and prospects. I want them to know and feel that I truly have their best interest at heart.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
The ability to travel time. Being able to see and reflect on our history and being able to see what is to come in the future would be an amazing thing!

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Singing in an acappella group. Playing with my 4 kids and spending time with my beautiful wife. And of course… travel!

Favorite quote:
The enemy of “the best” is not “the worst”…. The enemy of “the best”… is just “Okay”.

Whats your background?
Joined Clix at its’ inception...previous 25 years involved in management/ownership of a logistics company. 9 of those years were spent in San Francisco

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Relaxing at home with my wife and a bottle of red wine….weights at the gym and bike riding Forest Park….watching my son and daughter grow into kind and respectful human beings

What do you like about working at Clix?
The bright and creative team under the roof and the positive impact we have on an incredibly diverse group of businesses.

What are the values that drive you?
Integrity, Dependability and Reliability

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Healing - so I could transform my knees to the state they were in when I was 16 years old. This would enable me to play ice hockey, my lifetime passion, again...a sport I gave up a few years ago.

Favorite quote:
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible - Dalai Lama

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Rearranging my desk in the hopes of tricking myself into believing that I exist in a parallel universe. Seriously, I love reading, cooking, walking my canine companion, Jack. I also have a pretty serious Zen meditation practice that keeps me calm.

What do you like about working at Clix?
I get to work with really smart people that care about the work they do and who they do it for. It’s rare to find an opportunity like that and I don’t take it for granted.

What are the values that drive you?
Honesty. Transparency. Collaboration. I want to help businesses grow, and for me to do that effectively I have to abide by those values.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would take away people’s suffering because...you know, we’re all suffering in one way or another. Who wouldn’t want to do that?

Favorite quote:
“To float, you have to stop grasping at the water”

Whats your background?
I’ve worked in project management and event planning since I graduated in 2014.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Quality time with friends and family. I love baking, reading, binge-watching Netflix, being outside and going to the ballpark for a baseball game.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Coming to work and collaborating with such wonderful people.

What are the values that drive you?
Honesty and compassion.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
To fly or the ability to talk to animals. Truly hard to decide.

Favorite quote:
“I like to think I have a little grace.” - Elaine Benes

What’s your background?
6+ years of client-facing digital agency experience with a touch of traditional marketing experience writing and directing TV and Radio Commercials.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
First and foremost I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends. Usually that means doing something active like kayaking, golfing or sailing. Beyond that I’m a bit of a homebody who likes cooking and working in the yard. I grew up an athlete playing baseball, soccer and hockey so I’m always open to catching a Cardinals or Blues game.

What do you like about working at Clix?
In my opinion, the best thing about working at Clix is the entrepreneurial outlook we’re encouraged to have every day. Acting on that outlook and being a part of the growth we’ve been able to achieve over the past 4 years gives me a lot of satisfaction.

What are the values that drive you?
Transparency, empathy, hard work, authenticity, acceptance, personal growth, exploration, bravery and courtesy.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Super intelligence. I believe intelligence and hard work can propel you to make pretty much anything happen.

Favorite quote:
“They took our dream from us” - Brad Marchand

What’s your background?
Prior to Clix, I worked for a digital marketing company specialized in the automotive industry. I helped create and analyze paid advertisements, co-op marketing programs and digital advertising layouts. The last two years I worked for a franchised Window Cleaning Company and managed their SEO/SEM, Google My Business accounts, and some social media management.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I play hockey one-three times a week and have recently found a hobby in cooking! I really like to go on hiking/camping trips as well. Other than that I recently got a drone and have been learning to fly and shoot video with it!

What do you like about working at Clix?
From day one the culture has stuck out the most. Knowing I can go to anyone with questions or vice versa. Everyone has made me feel like I have been working here for much longer and the group has been awesome.

What are the values that drive you?
Commitment, Growth, Efficiency, Consistency, and Integrity.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Super senses to be able to feel/see things before they happen…. Well probably not everything.

Favorite quote:
''Never get caught telling a hockey player it's just a game. Never get caught trying to explain to them all the things in the world that matter so much more. Their mind might well acknowledge the truth to your point, but their soul will be powerless to accept it.”

What’s your background?
5+ years working as an office administrator in a medical office before joining Clix.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I absolutely love cooking and entertaining. Experimenting in the kitchen is somewhat zen like, you’re creating edible art. I find walking and hiking in nature very therapeutic and inspiring. I also LOVE shoe shopping and have a minor obsession with cats.

What do you like about working at Clix?
The culture at Clix is incredible. Everyone is super talented, driven, and creative. The crew is also very warm and welcoming. It’s a great environment which makes it fun and exciting to come to work everyday.

What are the values that drive you?
Integrity, empathy, and optimism.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would love to have the ability to heal. To end suffering all around the world.

Favorite quote:
Creativity is intelligence having fun. - A. Einstein

What’s your background?
I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing and a minor in Spanish Studies from the University of Minnesota. Throughout college, I worked in the Student Housing market as a Leasing Consultant eventually becoming a Property Manager. I have about four years of leasing, sales & marketing experience all together which led me to discover my joint passions of customer service and getting creative with anything and everything Marketing!

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Spending time with family, friends & my pups (Nova & Lana), being active whether it’s at the gym or outdoor activities, trying new restaurants, playing games, traveling when I can, and relaxing of course- likely with wine & a good show/movie.

What do you like about working at Clix?
The people are the best hands down. Everyone is so genuine and they truly care about their work, the clients & one another.

What are the values that drive you?
Kindness, encouragement, teamwork, optimism & anything that spreads happiness & uplifts others.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
The superpower to have all superpowers!

Favorite quote:
“Every man has two lives, the second starts when he realizes he has just one.”

What’s your background?
I’ve worked in digital marketing since graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2015.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I’m a big sports fan. Because of that I probably spend far too much emotional energy supporting my teams.

What do you like about working at Clix?
It’s hard to beat the people. Everyone here strives to be the best while also creating a fun work environment.

What are the values that drive you?
Honesty. In the long run, being honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses will take you where you need to be.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Teleportation. I enjoy traveling and being able to go anywhere at any time would be incredible.

Favorite quote:
My dad always said to put in the extra effort and do things right the first time so you don’t have to do it twice. I think that’s a valuable way to live.

What’s your background?
Ideally, Saint Laurent’s Paris flagship store with a few black bags in-hand.

My background in Digital Marketing has provided me with a Jack of all trades skill set. From Web Design to Facebook Advertising, and some considerable experience with Amazon, I decided to focus and develop as an SEO Strategist at Clix.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Learning. When I’m not at Clix, you can find me brushing up on my knowledge of web design, and playing with some marketing funnels.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Everyone here has an incredible background, and a wealth of insights that they bring to the table on a daily basis. As a result, the team at Clix is able to provide clients with a marketing stack that is never just a “one size fits all.”

What are the values that drive you?
Education - the more you know, the more value you’re able to provide to the people around you.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? I believe that knowledge is the ultimate superpower. The first thing on the agenda would be to use some computer programming wizardry to build something unimaginable.

Favorite quote:
“The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing.” - Sigmund Freud

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Being outside! Love being active in the great outdoors. I also enjoy being in musicals; hanging with friends and family; and cheering on my husband and children in all their endeavors!

What do you like about working at Clix?
The people are super nice and I enjoy the work. Love being challenged to learn new things with the backing of helpful people guiding and cheering me on.

What are the values that drive you?
Hard work, commitment, authenticity, open-mindedness - all the values that encompass “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Time travel, cuz, COOL! To witness historical events would really tap into the history geek that resides within me.

Favorite quote:
At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.

What’s your background?
Prior to working at Clix, I worked for a company that specialized in marketing automation for large manufacturers.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
When I’m not working, I enjoy being outside, going to Cardinals games, and spending time with friends and family. Recently, due to some “fair weather”, I’ve also started to enjoy St. Louis Blues games, as well.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Clix is very organized. We work with clients in a variety of industries and there are always many moving parts to our projects. I’m most impressed with how we use technology & software to communicate internally & externally, manage projects, and automate internal processes.

What are the values that drive you?
Being present - whether at work, with friends & family, or spending time alone, I try to focus on the present moment and not get distracted or worried about things beyond my control or that can be addressed at a later time/day

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
To fly - that way I could bypass rush hour traffic to/from the office everyday

Favorite quote:
“Live, Laugh, Love” - anonymous stay-at-home mom who likely shops at Hobby Lobby

What’s your background?
Prior to working at Clix, I worked for a company that specialized in marketing automation for large manufacturers.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my dog, Millie, and organizing things around my house. Due to recently getting engaged, I have also enjoyed working on wedding planning!

What do you like about working at Clix?
The atmosphere is beyond enjoyable. Clix brings on team members that truly embody the values of this company. Without this set of core values the company would fall apart. It’s clear that everyone here has the same end goal, which is to produce the best quality work for the clients and our team.

What are the values that drive you?
Hard Work - Continually challenging myself and others to learn/try new things. The goal every morning when I wake up is to be better than I was the day before.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Flying - I am very impatient and anxious when traveling, so this would help make traveling more enjoyable. It would also help me to avoid the annoyance of traffic.

Favorite quote:
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

What’s your background?
I’ve worked every aspect of video production from multi-camera broadcast to in-house creative agencies. I ran my own video production company for 5 years prior to joining the Clix crew.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I love being outdoors. I play golf and go fishing whenever I get a chance, and even though I’m not very good at either, it still beats being inside. I also enjoy spending time with my family outdoors.

What do you like about working at Clix?
I enjoy the collaborative atmosphere. Everyone excels at their jobs and it’s good to know that the person sitting next to you is as driven as you are.

What are the values that drive you?
Passionate about storytelling. Learning from you’re misteaks. Learning from your mistakes.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
To not have to sleep. Think about how much you could get done without having to spend half the day asleep.

Favorite quote:
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” - Mike Tyson

What’s your background?
Sometimes out of focus.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Trying new food. Appreciating good music and film.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Somedays I fly out of helicopters. Others, I’m waiting to use the toilet. It’s a mixed bag, which is exciting.

What are the values that drive you?
I’ve always felt like I’m the one driving my values, as opposed to the other way around.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would to be able to relate to people on a personal and spiritual level.

Favorite quote:
“This better be worth it.”-J.C.

Whats your background?
I graduated from UMSL with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I also received a Certificate in Advertising in my time there. While in college, I worked as a server/bartender at a local restaurant. I would say both were equally important in shaping me into the person I am today. I have been working as a website designer since 2016 and I love what I do!

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Staying active – be it snowboarding, playing volleyball or just going on a walk around the neighborhood. I love trying new restaurants, traveling (RIP – thanks COVID), cooking, shopping, party planning, crafting and watching sports (Go Blues!). I would say I enjoy spending time with my husband, son, and our 2 dogs most of all.

What do you like about working at Clix?
The people and the fast-paced environment. Both keep me on my toes.

What are the values that drive you?
Resilience, dependability and the never-ending quest for knowledge. But most importantly, setting a good example for my son.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Teleportation. I love to travel, and I have family that live in California and Maui. It would be so nice to be able to get wherever I wanted in the blink of an eye.

Favorite quote:
“Find a way or make one.”

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I enjoy stereotypical nerd stuff, like board games, fictional world-building, and miniature painting. Anything that involves taking things apart, physically or conceptually, in order to understand them better. Trying not to live too much in my own head, occasional hands-on activities include gardening and baking pies. But I genuinely enjoy what I do at work, so even at home I read a lot on topics like typography for the web and new CSS tricks.

What do you like about working at Clix?
The diversity of projects is mentally engaging. And I enjoy helping people be their best selves, highlighting their strengths, which is essentially what we do.

What are the values that drive you?
Knowledge and understanding. I want to learn, not just for the sake of knowledge, but to help myself and others make sense of the world we live in. I believe most conflict is the result of people struggling to make sense of a complex world, forcing it to make sense. Understanding and clarifying those complexities helps people live better lives.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would choose mind reading. Everything else I can take apart, read about, or directly study. But people’s minds, not so much.

Favorite quote:
“Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design, it’s decoration.” -Jeffrey Zeldman

What’s your background?
I graduated from Webster University in 2017 with a degree in Media Communications. My concentration was Journalism and I received a Certificate in Magazine Production. I interned at a city magazine and content marketing agency before making my way to Clix.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Getting together with friends and family, binging shows, eating pizza, listening to music, and hanging out with my pet bunny (aka my son).

What do you like about working at Clix?
I get to share information and make a difference. And I get to collaborate with a bunch of cool and talented people!

What are the values that drive you?
Honesty, curiosity, and growth

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Be able to *poof* make anything I want happen. Basically witch powers?

Favorite quote:
“Don't stumble over something behind you.`` - Seneca, Roman philosopher

Whats your background?
I have been providing social media strategy, paid strategy and digital marketing strategy for top brands in a wide-array of industries for over ten years. Prior to getting into marketing, I have worked in Journalism, TV, and Higher Education. Most recently before Clix, I spent 5 years as the Dir. of Digital Strategy and Social Media for an agency working with large OEMs.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
In my free time, I’m running my English Bulldog's Instagram account, cruising in one of my classic cars, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams, sweeping the ice on my curling team or traveling the world.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Getting to work on a diverse range of clients, with such a talented and collaborative group of co-workers.

What are the values that drive you?
Honesty, Creativity, and Dependability.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Time travel. But only if it was in the DeLorean.

Favorite quote:
“Dream. Try. Do Good.” - George Feeny

What’s your background?
Started in magazine journalism, which lead to SEO & content creation & from there, I realized my love for PPC.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Spending time with family & friends, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, etc.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Everyone is nice & inviting. I get to touch a lot of different industries & strategize the right paid media solutions for different clients. & I also get to work with different platforms.

What are the values that drive you?
Determination, growth, inspiration, compassion

Favorite quote:
Carpe Diem

What’s your background?
I studied Communication and Creative Writing in college, then immediately took a job as a marketing coordinator following graduation. I’ve never wanted to put myself into one category professionally, so social media is the perfect place for me. It meshes together writing, design, and marketing, so every day I’m faced with challenges that excite me.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I mostly rewatch Game of Thrones and snuggle my cat, but occasionally, you can catch me reading a book, doing yoga, or watching Top Chef instead.

What do you like about working at Clix?
Nothing beats the culture and the people. Clix has cultivated an atmosphere where I feel so welcome and at home every day when I come to work. As soon as you join the Clix Mob, you become part of the family.

What are the values that drive you?
Boldness, Individuality, Curiosity, and Resilience.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
The Force, duh.